Varna Red Cross Quilt Sale and Patriotism Talk
A Varna outdoor Red Cross event featured Rev Schaat on patriotism, music by Wenona band, and a quilt donated by Mrs S W McCulloch sold for over 226 dollars. The hall was decorated with the flag, coffee and sandwiches served, and local volunteers supported the fundraiser for the war effort. Also noted are German school activities and local visiting notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fath
Schaafoof
Hénnepin
Wendna
Wenona Talent
Nebfer
Pollard
Meyer
Atereas
Varna
Venona
Wenona Band
D. C. Statelot
Mra. 8
W. McCulloch
Mod Cross
Gart Barkstead
Magnolia
Our Bays
Ozdl
Statoler
Schaat
Rommaing
Actoo
Theodore Daughionbahn
Community Notes and School Reports From Senachwine
Local items cover residents visiting farms in Iowa and Illinois, military training notes, church and family social updates, and a detailed Senachwine School Notes. The column lists names such as Miss Keys of Chicago, Louis Spalding at Camp Sheridan, and families from Streator, Lostant, and Henry, plus speakers and activities planned for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
W.G. Sera
Wilton
Max
Whitney
H Passman
Iowa
John
Owl Hill
Uves
Blanche Kibler
Bernice Bailey
Irene Fischbeck
Streator
Golden Mills
Grant
Rockford
Magon- Wilson
Paris
Julian Smith
Osco
Richard
Wallace
Christopher
Swaney‘school
W. L. Mills
Lester Snyder
Lela Miller
Enida
Mary Griffith
Low Point
Charles Mills
Decatur
Millikin University
A. H. Lancaster
Ridge Farm
Wilson McLaughlin
Sheldon, Neb
Roy
Rush Medlical College
Chicago
John Wilson
Lucretia Franklin
Sara Chase
Washington, D. C
Mary W. Smith
Parent-Teacher Association
Swaney
Louis Spalding
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Louis
Local residents and visitors listed with Camp Grant and travels
Fred Kuwhne and family shopped in LaSalle while John Noder and kin visited Granville. Camp trips, school plans, and Oklahoma trips feature among notes on residents such as Zodora Carmichael and Wesley Kays. A Kantalkenuf club gathering included a piano solo and a village picnic at church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kuwhne
LaSalle
John Noder
Granville
Roy
F. J. Schaat
Red Cross
Peter Gresser
Barbara Kuhlene
Gail Schrowang
Alok
McNabb
Camp Grant
Rockford
Kantalkenuf
Mraz Mas Lofgren
Anna Brasfield
Bert
HW. May
Mr E
Alias Mrs. Jessop at Henry Opera House
A sensational raid scene features in the Metro wonderplay Alias Mrs. Jessop at the Henry opera house on Wednesday. The theater displays a genuine casino setting as Lillian Ford portrayed by Emily Stevens visits the den, bets, and escapes with friends after a police raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Jessop
Henry Opera House
Lillian Ford
Emily Stevens
Lillian
Professor M Absent From Township High School
The township high school reports Prof M, in charge of short-hand and typewriting, fled the town at 2:15 Tuesday morning leaving without resigning or bidding farewell. Goods sent by express to Monmouth and his family booked to Chicago. He had alternated between resignation and staying, leaving behind an unsettled mood among board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M, Br, Trexler
Township High School
Express
Monmouth
Chicago
Fairbury
For Sale Ninety Four Sheep and Shoats at Farm
For sale 94 head of sheep including 20 yearling ewes 26 two to five year olds 46 spring lambs two good rams one yearling and one five year old. Also 11 head shoats around 185 pounds. Apply at this office.
Regular meeting notices election of officers
A regular meeting is planned for next Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the home of members. An election of officers will be held.
Henry School notes show rising first grade enrollment
The article lists first grade enrollment at thirty three with more pupils expected before reporting. High school classes breakouts include Freshman 16 with eight girls and seven boys, Sophomore 86 with 16 girls and 10 boys, Junior 18 with 14 girls and 4 boys, Senior 23 with 16 girls and 7 boys. Esther Hunter joins the senior class. new juniors Florence Bauter Jessie Bauter Edith Herr. new sophon Clyde Thompson. several new grade entrants from rural schools. excitement builds for a big Lascon baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary-Dorothy—Flynn
Alvin Miller
Miss— Wallace
Esther Hunter
Florence
Jessie Bauter
Edith Herr
Clyde Thompson
Boya
Lascon
Lacon
Sage
Presbyterian Church to Hold Regular Services
Rev H G Dusenhberry and congregation announce Sunday worship with 11 a m and 8 p m sermons The morning topic is The Supreme Grandeur of Man and the evening Some Meaning of Vision The 9:45 am Sunday school and 7 pm Christian Endeavor invite all to attend The mid week Bible study meets Thursday at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dusenhberry
Christian Endeavor
Carvera Waldo Wedding Ties On September Day
Arnold Carver wed Miss Nellie Waldo at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev H G Dusenberry officiating. The bride’s mother Mrs Waldo and sister Mrs Johnson witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside on a farm near Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Carver
Nellie
Waldo
H. G. Dusenberry
Johnson
Lacon
Judicial election results show Miles ahead in party races
The report notes Republican Charles V. Miles receiving 160 votes and Democrat George B. Sucher 134, with Miles holding a 26 vote majority. A convention of Toluca’s local party groups will be held October 3 with expectations of strong attendance and a solid program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ales
Charles V. Miles
George B. Sucher
Miles
Ararshad Wc.t. U
Toluca
Forty Hours Devotion at St Joseph's Church
Forty hours devotion opens at St Joseph's Church with high mass, blessed sacrament procession, and Rev John L ORegan of Chicago leading services. Confessions after services. Blue stars to be added for five boys answering the call. Public invited. church roster includes Rev Path Brennan.
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Harry Mattison
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Stipp
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Linda Pierson
Arthur Keegan
Hilda Louis
Merria Dally
Marie Fogerty
Joseph Barry
John O'Brien
Leroy Pierson
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Kathryn Bullington
Urania Wheeler
Corbett
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Hazel Williams
Lizzie Dorff
Ada Calvin Schlosser
Evelyn Dally
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